Societies MDPI

20/08/2025

📰 Can Artificial Intelligence strengthen quality journalism at the local level?

Our latest article, "Journalists’ Perspectives on the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Quality Journalism in Greek Local Media," investigates how AI tools are being adopted, their perceived benefits, and the challenges ahead.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/4/89

The transformative influence of digitalization on journalism is evident across multiple dimensions of the industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how news is produced, distributed, and consumed, from small local newsrooms to global media organizations, offering benefits such as increased...

19/08/2025

🚀 From the steam engine to AI-driven robotics-manufacturing has always been at the heart of industrial transformation.

📖 The article, "Industrial Revolutions and Automation: Tracing Economic and Social Transformations of Manufacturing," explores how automation continues to reshape economies, labor, and society at large.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/4/88

The rapid evolution of automation has become a defining phenomenon of the modern era, underscoring its great influence on industries and economies. Since the First Industrial Revolution, advancements in technology have consistently transformed manufacturing processes, progressively introducing mecha...

19/08/2025

🌟 We’re Thrilled to Introduce Dr. Leigh Wilson as a Committee Member for S1. The Social Aspects of Health and Wellbeing at IOCSO 2026!

🏆 With her wealth of expertise and passion for advancing research, Dr. Wilson will play a key role in shaping thought-provoking discussions and fostering meaningful exchanges in this dynamic field.

✨ What to Expect?

✔️ Insightful perspectives on health, wellbeing, and society

✔️ Engaging dialogues that bridge research and real-world impact

✔️ Inspiring contributions to drive innovation in the field


🔹 Be part of the conversation! Explore new ideas and push boundaries together.

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of Health and Inclusion and Technology with Disabilities

18/08/2025

📢 Special Issue – Call for Papers

We are excited to announce the launch of a Special Issue:

“Democratic Innovations for a Polarized Digital Society”, lead by Dr. Bokyong Shin from University of Helsinki.

📝 Submit your manuscript here: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/societies/special_issues/04RG03676U

📅 Deadline: 31 May 2026

Contribute to the global debate on strengthening democracy in the digital era.

18/08/2025

📢 New Publication Alert

How do journalists and academics in Greece perceive the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and journalism?

Our latest article, “The Intersection of AI, Ethics, and Journalism: Greek Journalists’ and Academics’ Perspectives”, explores pressing questions around AI-driven news production, editorial responsibility, and ethical challenges.

This study provides valuable insights into how media professionals and scholars navigate the opportunities and risks of AI in shaping public information.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/2/22

This study aims to explore the perceptions of Greek journalists and academics on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Greek journalism, focusing on its benefits, risks, and potential ethical dilemmas. In particular, it seeks to (i) assess the extent of the use of AI tools by Greek journalists;...

18/08/2025

💡 Misogyny is not only a gender issue—it’s also a class issue.

“Class and Gender Violence: Understanding a Case of Wealthy (Online) Influencers and Misogyny” explores how influencers with wealth and privilege reinforce harmful gender norms and perpetuate online misogyny.

This study highlights the importance of examining power, privilege, and inequality in today’s digital spaces.

👉 Read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/2/36

Our research examines a unique case of the complex interplay between two wealthy brothers and their actions of gender-based violence. In presenting the case of the Tate brothers, British influencers who settled in Romania, we explore how they gained notoriety through their wealth, their online prese...

14/08/2025

📢 New Publication

"Exploring AI Amid the Hype: A Critical Reflection Around the Applications and Implications of AI in Journalism" critically examines how artificial intelligence is transforming journalism - and the ethical, practical, and societal questions that come with it.

From newsroom automation to misinformation risks, this paper invites an informed conversation about AI’s real-world impact beyond the buzzwords.

📄 Read here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/2/23

Over the last decade, AI has increasingly been adopted by newsrooms in the form of different tools aiming to support journalists and augment the capabilities of the profession. The main idea behind the adoption of AI is that it can make journalists’ work more efficient, freeing them up from some r...

14/08/2025

📢 New Publication Alert

"Involuntary Celibacy (Incel) Identity: A Thematic Analysis of an Online Community’s Beliefs and Emotional Experiences", offers an in-depth thematic analysis of how identity, emotions, and community beliefs intersect in the online Incel sphere.

This study sheds light on a controversial and often misunderstood online subculture, providing valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and mental health professionals.

📄 Read the full paper here: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/15/2/44

The term incel is a neologism combining “involuntary” and “celibate”, describing men who experience involuntary absence from sexual and romantic relationships. Incels frequently espouse conspiratorial and misogynistic ideologies, often engaging in verbal aggression. The present study aimed a...

14/08/2025

🌟 Thrilling Announcement! We're proud to welcome Dr. Christopher Brown as a Committee Member for Session 3. Sport/Leisure/Recreation/Tourism at IOCSO 2026!

🏆 With his wealth of experience, Dr. Brown will bring fresh perspectives to this dynamic field. Get ready for inspiring discussions that bridge theory and practice in exciting ways!

✨ What to expect?

✔️ Lively debates
✔️ Innovative approaches
✔️ Forward-thinking ideas

🔹 Be part of this energizing conversation! Join us as we explore new possibilities together.

📌 Learn more: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSO2026
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12/08/2025

📄 New Publication!

Impact of Information and Communication Technologies on Democratic Processes and Citizen Participation

This paper explores the role of ICT in shaping democratic engagement, enhancing citizen participation, and transforming political processes in the digital era.

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Background: This systematic review will address the influence of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on democratic processes and citizens’ participation, which is enabled by such tools as social media, e-voting systems, e-government initiatives, and e-participation platforms. Methods...

12/08/2025

🌍 Special Issue Announcement!

Algorithmic Resistance: Communities Against Climate Disruption Empowered by Digital Tools

Guest Editor: Dr. Dmitry Erokhin

Advancing Systems Analysis Program, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

We invite researchers, practitioners, and activists to submit original work on how communities leverage digital tools to resist and respond to climate disruption.

🗓 Submission deadline: 30 June 2026

🔗See more: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/societies/special_issues/FMB32T0889

Join us in exploring the power of technology in climate action!

12/08/2025

🌟 Inspiring News! We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Roda Madziva as the Session Chair for Session 4: Equity/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at IOCSO 2026!

🌍 As a visionary advocate, Dr. Madziva merges academic rigor with transformative social change. Her guidance promises a session rich in bold ideas, inclusive dialogue, and actionable strategies to drive equity forward.

✨ Why Join?

✅ Explore cutting-edge approaches
✅ Learn from impactful research
✅ Connect with global leaders

🗣 Be part of the movement! Follow IOCSO 2026 for updates and amplify your voice in this critical conversation.

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